The
International Catholic Conference of Scouting, a world-wide organization,
offers a Pin and Patch for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and a Medallion and
Patch for Senior Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters who complete the requirements
for the International Awareness Emblem..

The International
Catholic Conference of Scouting provides an opportunity for its members
to meet together as friends in the Catholic Church. It links the Catholic
Church and the Scouting Movement all over the world. It contributes to
the complete education of young people through Scouting from the perspective
of the Catholic faith. It develops and enhances the spiritual dimension
of Scouting in the World Scout Movement.

The Pope
appoints priests to work with the International Catholic Conference of
Scouting as ecclesiastical assistants (chaplains). This recognition activity
is an ongoing special project of the International Committee of the National
Catholic Conference on Scouting (USA). Proceeds will further the work
of the International Catholic Conference of Scouting and help enable representation
by NCCS chaplains at ICCS meetings and NCCS chaplain support at international
scouting events.

Eligibility

All
youths and adults may complete the requirements and earn the emblems.

Activity
Requirements

Youths
and adults must complete age-appropriate requirements to earn the International
Awareness Emblems. The requirements may be worked on individually or
in a group setting. Click on the emblems by grade and age level below
to display the detailed requirements for earning the Pin, Patch, and
Medallion at a specific level.

After
completing the emblem requirements, a parent or scout leader must complete
the NCCS Order Form. Each
diocese has one or two indivduals who are designated to purchase religious
emblems and recognition items. Only these NCCS-authorized submitters
are allowed to order for their diocese. Please consult with your local
Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting to identify the NCCS-authorized
submitters who can submit the NCCS Order Form. Give the completed NCCS
Order Form and the applicable fee to the NCCS-authorized submitters.
The answers to the questions do not need to be forwarded when ordering
the patch.

Presenting
the Emblems

The
Pin, Medallion, and Patch can be presented to those who have earned
them in a formal Awards Mass, Scout meeting, by family members, etc.
The presentation should be special, so the recipients understand the
significance of earning the emblems. Also, the presentation should be
made in a timely manner with recognition given shortly after completing
the activity.

NOTE:
This is an activity of the NCCS International Committee, not a religious
emblems program or award. This is a non-restrictive activity. You may
wear the Pin, Patch, and Medallion on formal occasions.

For a
printable flyer on the International Awareness Emblem program Click
Here.